Michelle A. Email & Phone Number

Laramie, Wy, Us

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Taught multiple sections of PAF 311 (Leadership and Change) for online and in-person audiences with class sizes ranging from 30 to 60 students at a time. Course description: "The leader’s role in bringing about significant organizational and societal change with special attention to group and organizational behavior dynamics, establishing a vision, mobilizing and empowering individuals and groups, and assessing outcomes of the change and process in a variety of settings."

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Participated in a field experiment to measure charismatic leadership and the ability to transfer knowledge gained from leadership training to impact the workplace. Assisted in providing training materials and supporting trainers in multiple training sessions consisting of 15-20 people. Worked with trainers to adapt field experiments to an online training program after pandemic closed in-person training sessions.Performed general data collection, cleaning, and analysis on various projects looking at public management, police reform, gender equity issues, COVID-19 related education policy making, urban-rural divide, and public affairs education. Served as a co-researcher on various research projects. Edited and proofed research papers for submission. Assessed the representativeness of collected experimental data. Assisted in development of codebook for experimental data.

Answered questions about course work. Graded student work, including papers and exams, in the following courses: - PAF 520 (Public Management)

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

Selected from thousands of top graduate students and professionals for the Education Pioneers leadership development program. Participated in leadership, networking, and education industry professional development, with an explicit focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion training. Consulted as part of a team for Tulsa Public Schools on a high-impact project focused on enrollment trends and data. Operationalized the collaborative action network (CAN) strategy for future implementations. Created various deliverables including process charts, presentation templates, facilitation guides, budget creation and oversight tracking materials, and an operation manual. Created tools and communication strategies to engage with and support attendees. Brainstormed strategies to communicate milestones and adaptive leadership challenges with participants, partnering organizations’ leadership, and funders.Co-planned and co-hosted multiple trainings for three topic-focused CANs, each with (on average) 15 community members and partner representatives to deliver innovative changes to support the Tulsa BEST strategy and improve the lives of children and families in Tulsa. Reported to and supported the development of CAN work as part of the BEST continuous learning and improvement team.Analyzed user growth in collective impact strategies as well as overall training effectiveness. Implemented changes based on feedback. Created and maintained various data dashboards and collection systems including surveys and stakeholder mapping. Wrote internal and external reports to analyze the success of current collaborative work and areas of growth. Researched and developed policy briefs and other forms of data presentations on areas including criminal justice reform, kindergarten readiness, WIC enrollment, and chronic absenteeism in elementary school. Focused research and collective impact work through an equity lens.

Richmond, Indiana

Served as an innovative, passionate, and committed educator coordinating the Bonner Scholars Program. Developed and supported 60 undergraduate students with high financial need, many who are first-generation and minority students. Worked closely with the Director of Community Engagement and collaboratively within the Center for Career and Community Engagement, to contribute to the vision, mission, and implementation of community engagement across the College.Provided overall vision, leadership, and direction for the Program. Designed and assessed the educational model and structure for the Program through a comprehensive three-month program evaluation. Provided recommendations and acted on changes to re-engage in a healthier culture based on self-care, accountability, transparency, and proven pedagogic engagement methods. Facilitated weekly meetings that fostered leadership, critical reflection and other skills. Taught, and expanded, the a one-credit-hour seminar for new Bonner Scholars. Developed a four-year comprehensive curricular strategy that encompassed monthly cohort-based lesson plans, larger group based learning, and a signature work. Developed handbook and procedures for signature work development and student leadership protocols. Provided on-going mentoring to ensure retention and completion to 60 Bonner Scholars. Led periodic service trips and retreats and oversee event planning efforts by community engagement student committees. Supervised student leaders including four interns, one student worker, and nine committee student representatives. Recruited and selected new Bonner Scholars working with a student selection committee and stakeholders in Admissions and Financial Aid. Maintained relations with the Bonner Foundation, Earlham Admissions, and local community members. Oversaw efforts to market and promote the Bonner Scholars Program and other community engagement opportunities.

Provo, Utah Area

Collaborated and led a team creating materials for stakeholders in the suicide prevention process. Produced three years of prevention training materials for various levels of the K-12 school system. Supervised a team of two to ensure curriculum for community suicide prevention was developed on time and appropriately. Designed marketing materials, training materials, handouts, brochures, flyers, etc. to create continuity within the marketing and training processes.

Served as a temporary teacher for all grade levels, especially AP US History and AP US Government. Managed classrooms, followed lesson plans, and created activities to further the education of K-12 students. Dealt with behavior problems and focused on finding constructive solutions to help the students continue to learn.

Romney Institute Of Public Management

Graded course work for graduate-level classes (communications, negotiations, non-profit management) and undergraduate business ethics. Supported students and answered questions about course content. Served as a student mentor for first-year master students in developing communication skills. Provided support to students seeking help in coursework. Researched ethical dilemmas and ethical thresholds. Edited chapters for a new ethics textbook to ensure publication was completed within the six-month deadline.Graded student work, including papers and exams, in the following courses: - PMGT 623: Nonprofit Structure and Tax - PMGT 624: Nonprofit Finance - PMGT 652: Executive Nonprofit Management - BUSM 390: Ethics for Management - PMGT 642R: Negotiations - PMGT 662: Communications in Public Administration

Provo, Utah Area

Assessed the impact and effectiveness of a lunchtime behavior intervention program at a local junior high. Created data collection instruments for the evaluation. Provided recommendations for the implementation of the assessment.Revamped the State of Utah’s Division of Museums’ means to measure museum director’s satisfaction. Analyzed statistical data to create a report to help museum administrators secure additional funding.Evaluated a local conference’s outcomes and impact. Collaborated with a team to create a logic model and survey instrument. Collected data and measured the effectiveness of the conference. Analyzed the data and offered solutions to improve the quality of the conference.Developed a logic model and fidelity evaluation plan for an adolescent suicide-prevention program. Collaborated with a team to create quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments for the fidelity evaluation plan. Advised administrators on how to implement fidelity measures.Analyzed the efficacy of the Assets for Independence (AFI), a federal government and community-based approach to eliminate poverty by using existing individual and community assets. Worked with a team to develop and recommend alternatives to current program practices.

Brigham Young University Center For Service And Learning

Evaluated the relationship with stakeholders using focus groups and online surveys. Analyzed data and provided recommendations to administrators. Developed and administered training modules for student leadership based on the information. Assessed alumni support for the Center. Revamped the survey instrument and provided recommendations for future assessments.Revised handbook for service-learning honor students. Added content to website and updated missing information. Created a volunteer management tracking system and enhanced statistics protocols.Supervised 15 student leaders in volunteer management efforts. Planned events and travel for thirty individuals. Provided customer service to walk-ins.

Brigham Young University

Created and maintained instruction manuals for BYU Learning Suite. Wrote scripts for video tutorials.

Utah State Universty'S Val R. Christensen Service Center

Managed the activities of 20 student leaders. Advised students in capacity building efforts within the community. Assisted student-leaders in developing recruitment strategies and strategic plans for volunteer programs. Trained student leaders on coalition building, volunteer management, risk management, and leadership skills. Wrote grant applications and participated in fundraising efforts. Planned major volunteer recruitment and recognition events. Devised new recruitment strategies and supervised the implementation of large-scale projects and long-term strategic activities. Recruited and retained new volunteers.Oversaw all alumni and community outreach efforts. Assessed volunteer recruitment and retention efforts. Evaluated programmatic success of education-based programs and shared recommendations based on analyzed data.Built strong community ties by addressing expectations and responsibilities between community partners and student volunteers by developing the tiered partnership program. Recruited community organizations to participate in the program. Wrote an MOU, consulted with university officials, and marketed the partnership program.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Taught life-changing attitudes and skills to people from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Studied and discussed the scriptures with students and strangers. Trained new volunteers in goal setting, studying, record-keeping, and basic teaching skills. Participated in disaster relief efforts. Taught weekly classes on church beliefs and how to study.Visit https://www.comeuntochrist.org/belong/meet-missionaries/ to learn more about what missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints do.

Created upwards of 2,000 new Canvas support tutorials. Updated current support tutorials and assisted in the creation of a standard style guide to implement in Canvas documentation. Coordinated with various departments to create a strategic timeline for the documentation team. Presented on training resources at the annual conference.

Logan, Utah

Evaluated over 250 online courses in areas concerning presentation and content and organized course content while working with HTML code. Helped create standards for evaluating current online courses for effectiveness in learning. Managed a team during the creation of help documentation for the learning management system.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Public Policy And Administration

Activities and Societies: Member: Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) Arizona State Graduate Program and Student.

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Grantwell Board Secretary; Marriott On-Board Fellow; Graduate Representative for the Marriott School of Business.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science, Cum Laude, Departmental Honors

Activities and Societies: Service-Learning Scholars Program, Huntsman Scholars, Honors Program, Chapter Secretary of Institute Women's.

Associate Of Arts, General Studies

Awarded the New Century Scholarship due to the completion of this degree during the last two years of high school.